Russian Federation: Wood Pulp Market 2024

Wood Pulp Market Size in the Russian Federation

The Russian wood pulp market stood at $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Wood Pulp Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, wood pulp production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Wood Pulp Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2022, approx. X tons of wood pulp were exported from Russia; increasing by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wood pulp exports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for wood pulp exports from Russia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, wood pulp exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Korea (X tons), eightfold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for wood pulp exports from Russia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to China totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average wood pulp export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Ukraine ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Japan ($X per ton) and South Korea ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wood Pulp Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2022, approx. X tons of wood pulp were imported into Russia; surging by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, wood pulp imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Belarus (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main suppliers of wood pulp imports to Russia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Sweden, Brazil and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wood pulp to Russia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Finland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belarus (X% per year) and Finland (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average wood pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per ton), while the price for Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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